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PhD Nutrition

3 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of North Carolina Greensboro

Program Overview

The Ph.D. is a research degree program designed to prepare students for teaching and research positions in the academic, government, and private sectors. The specific objectives of the program are to provide students with (1) expertise in the fundamental principles of modern nutrition science, (2) detailed conceptual and technical skills in the identified area of specialized research interest, (3) strong written and oral communication skills, and (4) the opportunity to conduct dissertation research that will contribute to the body of knowledge in nutrition. The faculty recognizes that the career goal of each student must be given maximum consideration in the design of individual programs of study. Thus, there is a limited core curriculum taken by all students prior to specialization.

Program Key Stats

$27840 (Annual cost)



90 %

Eligibility Criteria


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150
149
490
6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcript, Three letters of recommendation, Scores from either the GRE or the GMAT exam, TOEFL: IBT-79, PBT-550, IELTS-6.5, PTE-53

Career Options

  • Clinical Dietetics
  • Food and Nutrition Management
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Education and Research
  • Consultant/Private Practice
  • Business and Industry
  • Media
  • International Food Organizations
  • Public Policy/Government

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